African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank)
14 Jun
African leaders that gathered at the 31st African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) Annual Meetings (AAM) held in Nassau, the Bahamas, have called for a more collaborative and coordinated efforts towards building alliances for economic prosperity in Africa. According to them, this commitment would help promote integration and a strong voice needed to defend Africa’s interest in…
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The presidency has strongly criticised former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, accusing him of peddling economic fantasies and being envious of President Bola Tinubu. In a statement on Sunday, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Bayo Onanuga, responded to Atiku's recent critique of the Tinubu administration, titled "What We Would Have Done Differently."…
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The All Progressives Congress (APC) Transition Committee member and former Commissioner in Edo, Kassim Afegbua, on Sunday took a swipe at the outgoing Edo State governor, Mr Godwin Obaseki, saying the latter had now resorted to lamentations about an ongoing inauguration without extending an invitation to him. Afegbua, while reacting to Governor Godwin Obaseki’s claim…
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As Governor Godwin Obaseki prepares to step aside and hand over the reins of leadership, I find myself reflecting on the past eight years with a changed perspective. I have always been cautious about businessmen entering politics, fearing they would prioritise private interests over public good. However, Obaseki’s tenure has proven me wrong. He brought…
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The Nigeria Police Force (NPF) and the Centre for Family Peace (CFFP) have begun moves to address the devastating effects of crimes and offences perpetrated by young people, including teenagers, across communities in the country. The move began on Friday in Abuja with the inauguration of a Steering Committee to implement and execute the Annual…
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The Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA) has announced that it will share findings from its investigation into the offshore helicopter crash in the Atlantic Ocean near Bonny Finima, Port Harcourt, with the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) through the Global Integrated Shipping Information System (GISIS). The Director-General of NIMASA, Dr. Dayo Mobereola, explained that…
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Lagos State Governor, Mr Babajide Sanwo-Olu, on Sunday, said that his administration is committed to providing sustainable healthcare delivery for its residents, as the state recognizes the significance of maintaining good health for greater productivity. Sanwo-Olu, therefore, encouraged all residents to adopt good health-seeking behaviour for the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle. The governor stated…
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Lecturers and the management of Kaduna Polytechnic (Kadpoly) are trading words over the allegations of sales of houses and other properties belonging to the institution, with the proceeds worth billions of naira allegedly diverted to private coffers. The Polytechnic lecturers have written a petition to the House of Representatives regarding the sale of the houses,…
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Kogi State government on Sunday said that it has commenced the identification registration for members of the Motorcycle Operators and Tricycle Owners Association of Nigeria (MOTOAN). The state commissioner of transportation, Atuluku Victor Levi, stated this while addressing newsmen in Lokoja on Sunday. Levi told journalists that the overriding importance of the exercise is to…